What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Research - Temporary Part Time position at Fred Hutch Cancer Center?
Job ID | 29309 | Type | Temporary Part-Time | Location | US-WA-Seattle | Category | Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The purpose of this internship is to provide training to students who would like to pursue a career in research. The Intern, Research - Temporary Part-Time will gain hands-on experience in basic skills.
Intern is expected to work 20 hours per week.
The intern will be trained in a range of skills and techniques, depending on the project assigned. Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will learn statistical fundamentals and some of the following skill sets:
- Data interpretation
- Statistical theory
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently a high school graduate or equivelent.
- Good communication skills and an interest in learning.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good numeracy, literacy and organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences, Engineering/Data Sciences, Business Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, or like disciplines.
- Interest in statistics.
- Interest in biostatistics.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.76 to $29.54 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).
Salary : $21 - $30